I had a fight with my boyfriend over his cat play-biting me. Am I overreacting? Not at all, says our elder. He should respect your feelings. Dear EWC Hey…
Can’t help joking around
When my boyfriend wants to have a serious talk, I just crack jokes. How can I stop feeling awkward? Our elder has some advice on learning to communicate. Dear EWC…
Love for my boss is in the stars
I’m 18; he’s 31… but we are both Virgos. Can I start acting on my feelings for my boss? Never mind the age gap, says our elder—think carefully about your…
Don’t call me Mom!
I was flirting with a YouTuber and then it all got awkward. How can I come out on top? You can’t, says our elder. Unsubscribe, forget this channel, and move…
Polyamory or me?
My boyfriend is polyamorous. I’m monogamous. What should I do? He’s been honest with you, says our elder. If he won’t change his lifestyle, you may have to look for…
I’ve never had a girlfriend
An 18-year-old college freshman doesn’t know where to start. Our elder breaks it down for him: how to be authentic, put yourself out there, and form connections. Dear EWC…
My parents tossed me out
Can I get over my childhood trauma and learn to love someone? It will take courage, says our elder, but find a good therapist and start to claim the happiness…
I want my co-worker’s friend
A letter writer split from her boyfriend and now she has her eye on someone new. Slow down, says our elder. Learn to love yourself first. Dear EWC Recently,…
We are both toxic!
This letter writer and her boyfriend are always fighting. Can our elder help them separate their emotions from their behavior? Dear EWC My relationship right now is on the…
How can I get with my teacher?
I’m not giving up on this crush! The best advice I can give you is to wait for these feelings to pass, says our elder. Otherwise, you’re setting yourself up…